Mrs. M. G. Downing, Mrs. J. M. Goddard and Mrs. F. Izard were hostesses Wednesday afternoon to a party given Mrs. Clower upon moving into the neighborhood. Each guest contributed a flower or shrub for the yard and during the time, planted it. An enjoyable time was had by all who attended.

That was some rain we got Friday and Saturday: about 5 inches altogether. Tanks and creeks now have plenty of water in them and hauling water has about ceased. A good season is in the ground and just as soon as the ground warms cotton planting will start.

Have 3 rooms to rent unfurnished or partly furnished at a reasonable price. See Mrs. Delphine Ellis.

Good cottonseed for sale. Mrs. Barney Wood, rt. 3.

Henry Bass sell groceries.

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Conners spent Sunday in Sherman.

If you have not been going to the Caddo Theatre you have been missing some good shows and all for a dime.

Word comes from Talihina that Mrs. C. D. Robinson is doing nicely in the hospital, but that she is likely to be there for some time.

Mr. and Mrs. Lake Brewer went to VanAlstyne Saturday to attend the funeral of his cousin who died Friday.

Mrs. H. S. Shackelford, of Wynnewood is spending this week with her sister in Caddo, Mrs. L. M. Wood.

Mr. and Mrs. Granville Baxter were in Durant Tuesday.

Mrs. Roy Downing and Miss Mary Meadows were in Durant Tuesday on business.

Don’t fail to wee Horace Power as the over-indulging Irish Bishop in “The Waif”.

We want to hire a man or woman well acquainted in this community for spare time work as our confidential reporter. Cash paid for each report. Additional earnings and permanent full time employment possible. Address letter of application to Commercial Credit Acceptance Co. 6411 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, California.

A fine nine-pound girl is making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Merwin Maddux since Saturday afternoon. Mother and child doing nicely.

Practically two-thirds of those who stood the examination for the National Army failed ot put in claims for exemption, and that is considered to be one of the best records that has been established so far. Eighty-three were examined and of this number fifteen were discharged for physical disability and 42 claimed exemptions while the twenty-three said they were ready to go and join the colors. Those men who stated that they were ready to answer the call were:

Mrs. Virgil Slack went to Wagoner Friday to attend the funeral of a niece.

Joe McKinnis has sold his home to Miss Lucille Lassiter and has moved into the Roy Downing home.

Dr. and Mrs. E. Hotchkin were here from Bennington Sunday, he filling his appointment at the Presbyterian Church.

Roy and Alton Downing have purchased the Hunter Café, assuming management last week. They will continue business at the old stand and invite you to patronize them.

Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hunter spent the weekend in Oklahoma City and upon returning home went to the McCurtain, mountains for a few days hunting, fishing, and outing.

Liberty Hill News

Ben Murray has some serious illness in his family: two cases of pneumonia and three of flu. It looks as if all my recover, but they are not yet out of danger.

The revival meeting has dragged thru two weeks with very little interest manifested. Weather is supposed to be the major obstacle; we give Clifton credit for staying with it under very unfavorable circumstances. This scribe would have quit about the third night.

The Sunday school that was to be organized last Sunday also was rained out, but it only takes about two drops of rain to rain out such meetings at Liberty. The Sunday School spirit is like the groundhog, it hibernated in the fall and will not come out until about the 2nd day of February, then it sees its shadow and goes back for another 40 days, so we cannot expect to have a good Sunday School until about April 10.

Lots of moving just now; people are swapping places, hoping to better themselves.

The political pot has begun to boil just a little. We are anticipating a great time this year shaking hands with the would-be servants of the deer peepul (sic). The voters will be in the limelight until the election, for without the run-off there will be a number of candidates for office. Let us enjoy it boys, for after election time you will get no further attention until next time. RUFE BOLTS

J. J. Gecks suffered a back injury Monday and was taken to the hospital in Durant for treatment. He is reported doing nicely.

Captain Joe F. Hill arrived on Sunday from Saipan, Okinawa, China, Philippines, and Pacific points where he served during the late war. He is on terminal leave now and plans to attend to the completion of education.

At the meeting of the Woman’s Music and Literary Club Saturday in the home of Mrs. H. F. Bass, Mrs. Clark Bass reviewed a book, “Honeyfogging Time”. Following the review Mrs. Phillip Royal rendered two solo numbers. Mrs. W. F. Dodd and Mrs. Royal were assisting hostesses. Mrs. Wilson introduced the guest artist. Guests of the club were Mrs. Clark Bass, Mrs. J. W. Warrick, and Mrs. W. Garcia of Norman.

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Jordan and two children have returned here from Washington state where he was stationed part time in the U. S. Navy, now discharged. Jordan is looking for a business.

Laundry Work Wanted! At my home near lumber yard. Prices reasonable. Bring work to Mrs. Sadie Braudrick.

Sara Sue Call and Julia Belle Powell received Bachelor of Science degrees in education in the graduate class of 44 students at Southeastern State College May 14. Miss Call is a speech major, a member of Boule, secret organization for the betterment of the College, Alpha Sigma Tau social sorority and Women’s Athletic Association. Miss Powell is also a member of Boule, Alpha Sigma Tau, secretary of Women’s Athletics Association, and won the Cardinal Key outstanding member award this year.

Warrick’s Looks Like a New Place: Now Modern

Last week the decorators finished their work of remodeling and redecorating the Warrick Store. It is bright and white inside, a new arrangement of the tables, shelves and containers; with neon lights in abundance, it looks like another store room. With these new fixtures and arrangements shopping is more convenient and a better display of goods is had.

Warrick’s display is continually setting in new goods, and is ready at all times to give the people the kind and quality of goods they want.

The Caddo Board of Education this week elected John D. Cunningham to be teacher of 7th and 8th grade and music and band in high school. Mr. Cunningham is a young man, has a wife, two children, son of a former Methodist pastor at Madill, has taught two years in Oklahoma county. He comes well recommended as a teacher and citizen.

Locals

A bunch of 27 cars filled to the brim with boosters for the Atoka rodeo came through our town yesterday. They seemed rather enthusiastic about it.

Mrs. W. L. Jordan was called to Poteau Sunday by the death of an uncle.

A fine boy arrived last Friday to make his home with Rev. and Mrs. Howard Davis, at the Methodist parsonage.

This is from an issue that was heretofore missing from our microfilm. It was added to the end of the1981-83 roll, along with some other earlier issues that were not filmed the first time around.

The Caddo Herald

April 12, 1940

School News

State Honor Pupils are Named

Based on grades of the past semester of the school year of 1938-39, and first semester of this year, the upper ten percent of the school has been selected for membership in Oklahoma State Honor Society.

Seniors had a big time at the Senior Day festivities at SSC last Friday.

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Mr. McKinnis was in Oklahoma City Monday on business of the school.

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The Caddo High school senior girl who makes the highest scholastic average will receive a $25 scholarship from Oklahoma College for Women.

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Monday morning at 9, high school held assembly to give out track medals. Rev. James, who is holding a revival at the Baptist church and Mr. Dupree, highway patrolman, gave interesting talks.

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Due to the ill-timed illness of Sana Mae Schaffer, the mixed and girls quartets were unable to enter county fine arts track contests. The flu bug bit her and put her to bed. Such is life, but in this case Keats’s remark that “heard melodies are sweet, but unheard are sweeter” would not apply, for the unheard melodies of the Caddo quartets knocked us out of the race for fine arts cup.

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Cat’s Paw staff is offering a dollar to the student who sells the most tickets to “The Waif”, faculty play to be given at the auditorium Tuesday night the 23rd of April.

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Two literature classes heaved a sigh of relief Monday as with testing of their knowledge of lit through a six weeks test, it brought to the close their study of literature for the term, and opened their grammar books. What a relief say all!

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Faculty Members are to be Actors in “The Waif”

The Faculty play on Tuesday night, April 23 promises to be a good one. Characters are:

In addition to directing the play, Miss Locke is cast in the lead part of street urchin.

Mr. Sharp is an author.

Mr. Steed is Steve.

Miss Boland is Agela.

Miss Brown is Mrs. Forester.

Mr. McKinnis is the Bishop.

Miss Haggard is his wife.

Miss Adams is Jane, subdeb.

Mr. Power is the Butler.

Miss Kiersey is the Maid.

Admission is 15c and 25c.

Two hours and a half of fine entertainment.

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One must indeed be lacking in appreciation of fine arts if he misses seeing Miss Locke play the role of Waif in the faculty play. She’s a real fine actress and about the best in these parts.

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Ruth Williams has entered school, coming from Caney. Our heartiest welcome to her; may her stay be pleasant.

Once more the cold hand of death has crept into our midst and claimed for a victim one of our most beloved boys. That happy home that was bound by the tender cords of love is torn and wrecked with mourning for the dear one that has gone. Clem was a pupil of the Preston City School and was loved by all who knew him. (remainder of article unreadable) Note in the Preston City Items: On last Thursday night Clem Benton died from pneumonia. He was a son of Mrs. Mary Benton and was a young man full of promise. We extend sympathy to his bereaved mother and brothers.

Died: Mrs. R. L. Thurmon, who formerly lived here but who moved away about 3 years ago, died at her home at Wewoka last Thursday and her remains were brought to Caddo for interment. The remains were accompanied by the sorrowing husband and funeral services were held at…(remainder unreadable). (There is a Mary E. Thurmond listed in the Gethsemane records.)

Died: (Bennington) We regret to announce the death of the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Leflore. The remains were interred at Old Bennington.

There is more cotton shipped from Caddo than from every other point in the Territory put together. There seems to be a scarcity of cotton pickers throughout the entire country where the great staple is grown.

Capt. W. A. Welch left on Friday morning’s train for St. Louis.

We had the pleasure of meeting Capt. Standley and Col. D. F. Harkins Friday evening last as they were returning home from council.

Col. P. P. Pitchinny who has been in attendance at the Choctaw Council ever since it convened left Friday morning for his home in Washington City.

The two gins at Boggy Depot, Wright and Martin, will put up about six hundred bales of cotton this season.

Ex-governor Wright called on us last week and says the health of Boggy Depot is improving, but there is considerable sickness yet, especially among the children.

Gen. D. H. Cooper came down from Ft. Washita last week and remained in town several days. We are pleased to see that he has regained his good health.

Judge G. W. Thompson, started Friday night to Ft. Smith; is a witness in the U. S. Courts there.

Yesterday two disinterested men examined the corn received by Dr. Walner, who offered a dollar for the largest ear. It was found that Peter Maytubby took the premium. He had two ears which weighed 1-lb. 5-oz. each. Every ear on exhibition was very fine.